King of the jungle
Baloyi Melva tsundzukani
Salim Kasamba

Once upon a time in South Africa the was a Tiger the king of the jungle. He held a meeting with the fellow animals the giraffe, Lion, Buffalo, monkey, the elephant and many other animals.

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He announced that the animal that will catch a spear will be his successor. The one that will be the next king when he dies. All the animals were happy and ready to take the challenge.

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With all the happiness and shock the elephant could not wait and start jumping.
All the animals showed an interest and were ready to to take part.

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The tiger immediately throws the spear and the elephant jumped so high to catch it, how ever he did not manage to land with it.

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The big interrupted it and the spear fly, the animals started to Chase it.

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The monkey try to catch it but it has felt down since it was to high.

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The king called them and tell them that the must not fight over it the first person to get hold of it will be the winner, so he throws it again.

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That has mad the Springboro very happy, because it has another chance to prove it self

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The king throw it again and the Springbork managed to get.

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The king announced it as a winner, however the other animals we not happy but disappointed.

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King of the jungle
Author - Baloyi Melva tsundzukani
Illustration - Salim Kasamba
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs